The River: A Love Story, a New Life in the Country, and One Idyllic Year Filming Otters [Paperback]

Philippa Forrester (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2004

When Philippa Forrester and her partner, wildlife photographer Charlie Hamilton James, decide to get out of the rat race and set up home in an old mill-worker's cottage on a river in the heart of Worcestershire, they get considerably more than they bargained for. Populated by otters, kingfishers, and water fowl, the river is teeming with life and the young couple soon fall in love with it. But it is the otters that really capture the couple's imagination, and they soon become absorbed in researching and filming this timid and endangered species. The River is the utterly captivating and personal story of their attempts to get a commission for and make a film about the families of otters, while at the same time having a baby, moving house, and pursuing their careers. Written with endless charm and real affection, featuring a cast of memorable characters, The River is packed with hilarious stories spanning floods, chicken-keeping, and wildlife-watching.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A charming story, featuring a cast of memorable characters and hilarious anecdotes to be enjoyed by fans of the countryside." LIVERPOOL ECHO, 31 July --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Philippa Forrester is a highly regarded TV presenter who, among other things, has presented Tomorrow's World, Robot Wars and Barking Mad, as well as televised events such as Crufts and the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Her husband, Charlie Hamilton Jones, is a respected wildlife cameraman.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752864181
• ISBN-13: 978-0752864181
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,228,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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